Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours

• Embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine and avoid long queues with the convenience of skip-the-line entry.
• Descend the wooden stairs to discover a 700-year-old underground realm comprising 23 chambers with diverse salt compositions and saline lakes.
• Learn about methods of salt extraction, mining tools and devices, and the various ways of transporting salt from the mine from an expert multilingual guide.
• Keep an eye out for Pope John Paul II and a copy of Da Vinci's Last Supper, both delicately carved in salt at St. Kinga's Chapel.
• Head to the largest chamber of the mine, where dance balls and sports events take place. Then, buy souvenirs and ride a real mining elevator back to the surface.
• You can opt for the tour in a language of your choice, with tours available in multiple languages.

Inclusions

• Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Skip-the-line access
• Expert guide available in multiple languages
• Access to Tourist Route

Exclusions

• Access to Miner's Route
• Access to Graduation Tower

• Tip: Check to see if there are any sporting events, concerts, or theatrical performances that might enhance your visit.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair. Some of the underground paths on the Tourist Route have been modified to accommodate individuals with limited mobility.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the guided tour.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Discover the salt deposits, natural landscapes, and salt sculptures on this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow.

• Get skip-the-line access to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, aUNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 2500 salt excavations, sculptures, and rock salt deposits..
• Gain insights into mining techniques and tools, the lives of miners, and the legend of St. Kinga,with expert commentary from your guide.
• Discover intricate salt artworks dedicated to da Vinci's Last Supper, holy patrons, and secular figures like Nicolaus Copernicus.
• As you walk through 22 chambers inside the mine, find out which chamber is carved in a lump salt deposit and which one in a bedded deposit.
• Travel comfortably in an AC bus with convenient pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point in Krakow.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert English, German, Italian, French, Spanish-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from meeting point

• Tip: The mine's unique microclimate can benefit you if you have asthma or allergies, providing a therapeutic and refreshing experience.
• Gear up to take 800 stairs along the tourist route, but take the exit lift to return to the surface with ease.
• This tour is not recommended for participants with walking disabilities or claustrophobia, as the tour involves narrow spaces and significant physical effort.
• The tour is not entirely wheelchair accessible.
• Temperature inside the mine can hover between 14-16°C year-round, so wear warm clothing to stay comfortable. Comfortable footwear is also essential, as there is plenty of walking involved.
• You can carry only one hand baggage with maximum dimensions of 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Dive into Krakow’s past with a skip-the-line combo of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.

• Enjoy cost-effective access to two significant historical sites in Poland: Wieliczka Salt Mine and Oskar Schindler's Factory with skip-the-line tickets.
• Venture 135m underground and traverse through 3km of maze-like galleries at the Wieliczka Salt Mine; learn about salt extraction methods from an expert guide.
• Marvel at the artistry of salt-made sculptures and reliefs in St. Kinga's Chapel within the Salt Mine, lit up by salt crystal chandeliers.
• Delve into the tragic history of WWII at Schindler's Factory Museum in Krakow; learn about Oskar Schindler's heroic efforts to save Jews from extermination.
• Engage with meticulously crafted exhibits depicting the era of Nazi-occupied Krakow and gain profound insights from your expert guide at Schindler's Factory.

Inclusions

Weilickza Salt Mine

• Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert English, German, French or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Access to Tourist Route

Schindler’s Factory

• Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
• Expert English, German, French or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Weilickza Salt Mine

• Tip: As the temperature underground reaches 17–18°C, the best way to dress is in layers.
• The route includes around 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. So, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.
• The excursion is not wheelchair accessible. Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
• In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the excursion.
• Service animals/guide dogs are allowed.

Schindler’s Factory

• Tip: Take note of the preserved machinery, tools, and materials to get a sense of the working conditions during that time.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Set out to explore the rich history and heritage of Poland in the heart of Krakow at it’s must-visit historic landmarks
• An expert English-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, filling you in on lesser-known facts and chilling tales about the attractions on your itinerary
• Start off on Wawel Hill, where the magnificent residence of Polish kings will take your breath away
• Walk in and out of the Wawel Royal Castle, wandering through the heavily adorned chambers, halls, and State Rooms, filled with secrets and myths of the castle
• Explore the Wawel Cathedral, a great narrative of Polish history where all Polish monarchs are buried
• Tuck into some delectable flavors with a traditional Polish lunch (soup and main course)
• Continue onto the small town of Wieliczka, where you’ll see one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines
• Over 340 meters deep, 245 kilometers long, and 700 years old, this salt mine is steeped in history
• Visit the underground St. Kinga's Church while here, the patroness of miners, which is decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and sculptures of saints carved out of salt

Inclusions

• Expert English-speaking tour guide
• Admission into the Wawel Cathedral
• Entry into the Wawel Royal Castle
• Access to the State Rooms
• Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Lunch
• Transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka and back

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• On transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka, infants must sit on laps of parents/guardians.
• Guests with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions must not participate in this tour.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• There is a fair amount of walking involved on this tour so please wear comfortable footwear.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.